Unit 20 Flashcards
(20 cards)
absurd /əbˈsɜrd/
vô lý, ngớ ngẩn — It’s absurd to believe that pigs can fly.
aristocracy /ˌærɪˈstɒkrəsi/
tầng lớp quý tộc — The aristocracy held great power in medieval Europe.
aristocrat /ˈærɪstəkræt/
quý tộc — The aristocrat lived in a large mansion.
attire /əˈtaɪər/
trang phục — Formal attire is required at the event.
craze /kreɪz/
cơn sốt, mốt — The latest craze among teenagers is skateboarding.
denote /dɪˈnoʊt/
biểu thị, chỉ rõ — A red traffic light denotes ‘stop’.
enlarge /ɪnˈlɑrdʒ/
phóng to, mở rộng — They plan to enlarge the kitchen next year.
excess /ɪkˈsɛs/
vượt quá, thừa — Excess sugar consumption can lead to health problems.
feminine /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/
nữ tính — She prefers a feminine style of clothing.
hierarchy /ˈhaɪərɑrki/
hệ thống cấp bậc — The company’s hierarchy is very strict.
lad /læd/
chàng trai, cậu bé — The lad helped his neighbors carry groceries.
partner /ˈpɑrtnər/
đối tác, bạn đời — She is my business partner.
predominant /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/
chiếm ưu thế — English is the predominant language in international business.
protocol /ˈproʊtəkɒl/
nghi thức, quy tắc — The diplomatic protocol must be followed carefully.
reputable /ˈrɛpjətəbəl/
có danh tiếng tốt — They hired a reputable lawyer.
signify /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/
biểu thị, có nghĩa là — A smile can signify happiness.
strap /stræp/
dây đeo — She tightened the strap of her backpack.
style /staɪl/
phong cách — Her style is very modern and chic.
tangle /ˈtæŋɡəl/
rối, mắc vào nhau — The wires got tangled behind the desk.
vanity /ˈvænɪti/
sự tự phụ, cái bàn trang điểm — Her vanity led her to spend hours in front of the mirror.
